Felicity Huffman has apologized and said her daughter was unaware of her actions. Prosecutors said they would recommend four months in prison.

The new charges claim that parents hid their illegal payments, in part, under the guise of charitable donations to help low income kids get an education.  

David Sidoo entered the plea in a Boston courthouse on Friday.

Parenting experts say the students caught up in the college scam shouldn't necessarily be kicked out of school.

"Mr. Sidoo has decided it would be in the best interests of the Company to take a leave of absence," said the company.

"Every high school counselor in the area knew about him. He was sneaky from the get-go.”